Definition
A theater employee responsible for seating patrons, maintaining theater cleanliness, and assisting guests, typically wearing a uniform and often carrying a flashlight. Ushering was a common entry-level job in cinema history.
Example Usage
The usher escorted them to their seats with a flashlight.
Origin
From Old French 'huissier' (doorkeeper), deriving from 'huis' (door); applied to theater staff by the early 20th century.
Fun Fact
In the golden age of cinema, ushers were often dressed in elaborate uniforms reminiscent of military or formal pageantry.
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